Thursday, 11th September 2025

World

How the U.S. Stole Europe’s Biopharma Crown

When a groundbreaking cancer drug is approved, chances are it will appear in New York or Boston...

European Parliament Raises Alarm Over Serbia’s Protest Crackdown

The European Parliament will this week debate the Serbian government’s handling of protests in Novi Sad, where thousands of citizens recently took to the...

Xi and Putin Rally for a Multipolar World at SCO Summit

At the latest Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit held in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin made a clear joint appeal for a “multipolar world order”, rejecting...

Adria Region Splits on Gaza Response

As the Gaza conflict continues to dominate global headlines, countries of the Adria region have taken notably different stances—reflecting a mix of diplomatic strategy,...

Europe Rallies Behind Moldova’s Western Path

In a powerful show of symbolic and strategic support, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Chișinău on 27 August to...

Ed Sheeran Brings Star Power – and Bridgerton Glamour – to Croatia’s Hvar

Ed Sheeran has chosen the sun-soaked Croatian island of Hvar as the backdrop for his latest music video, bringing global attention to one of...

Germany Turns East: Trade with Serbia and Croatia Surpasses Russia

Amid global instability and geopolitical fractures, Germany is redrawing its trade map — and Eastern Europe is taking centre stage.  For the first time, Germany...

Dončić Commits to Lakers with $165m Extension, Eyes Legacy in Los Angeles

Luka Dončić has signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, keeping him with the franchise until 2028. The 26-year-old Slovenian...

Over 10,000 Hotels Challenge Booking.com in Court Over ‘Unfair Pricing Grip’

In a landmark legal move, more than 10,000 hotels from over 25 European countries have filed a collective lawsuit against Booking.com, accusing the platform...

Expo Osaka 2025 Reaches Midpoint Momentum

As Expo Osaka 2025 reaches its halfway point, the momentum shows no sign of slowing. With more than 13 million visitors since opening in April, the world fair...

EU Freezes Billions in Aid Over Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Reversal

The European Union has put billions in aid to Ukraine on hold following Kyiv’s controversial decision to revoke the independence of its top anti-corruption...

Mystery Panther Disappears Without a Trace in Bulgaria

After nearly two weeks of alarm and a lockdown of the Shumen Plateau Nature Park, Bulgarian authorities have called off the active search for...

Greece Establishes Ionian Marine Park Ahead of 2030 Target

Greece officially designated the boundaries of two massive marine protected areas—one of them in the Ionian Sea, directly connecting with the Adriatic region. Covering 9,500 km², the...

Carmakers Race to Respond as Rare-Earth Shortage Disrupts EV Supply Chains

China has escalated its control over the global supply of rare-earth magnets, imposing stricter export restrictions that are already disrupting key industrial sectors. The...

India’s Passport Makes Historic Leap in 2025 Rankings

India’s passport has recorded its biggest-ever rise on the Henley Passport Index, moving up eight places to reach the 77th position in 2025. Indian citizens now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access...